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Obituary: Dallas Eugene Albright
July 12, 1959 – January 17, 2026 Dallas E. Albright, 66, of Washington, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Hillside Manor in Washington….
Purdue Extension and JRS Mar/Com launch “Digital Ready Business” hands-on workshop series for small businesses
PORTAGE — Purdue University Extension, in partnership with JRS Mar/Com, will host a Digital Ready Business; Hands-On Workshop Series this February, offering small business owners practical, in-person training to…
Obituary: Steven L. George
August 14, 1952 – January 17, 2026 Steven L. George, 73, of Mitchell, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital….
Obituary: Jeffrey Allen ‘Cooter’ Mounce
August 14, 1958 – January 17, 2026 Jeffrey Allen ‘Cooter’ Mounce, 67, of Mitchell, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Indiana University Health Bedford…
Orange County to repair landmarks and honor revolutionary patriots for 2026 Celebration
ORANGE CO. – Orange County is gearing up for a monumental 2026 as the local America 250 committee met for the first time this year…
Tippecanoe Judge and wife hospitalized after shooting; Gunman at large
LAFAYETTE – Lafayette police are searching for a gunman after a double shooting Sunday afternoon in the 1700 block of Mill Pond Lane. Authorities have…
USDA Resource makes it easier to access data on rural development funded projects in rural communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden today unveiled the Lender Lens on the Rural Data Gateway. This dashboard will make…
Obituary: Norma Jewell McDonald
October 5, 1943 – January 16, 2026 Norma Jewell McDonald, 82, passed peacefully from this world into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 16,…
More than a Game: Shoals vs. Loogootee face-off to help provide 18,000 meals for local seniors
MARTIN CO. – The Martin County Legacy Leadership Class has launched a community canned food drive to support the Martin County Council on Aging, a…
Jump at the Pump: Indiana Gas prices skyrocket 17 cents
INDIANA – Hoosier drivers are seeing a sharp reversal at the pump this week as gas prices in Indiana surged by 17.3 cents per gallon….












